Facts: Old acquaintances who suit Bayern down to the ground
Football fans in Germany had to wait over three years for FC Schalke 04 to return to the Bundesliga. Now, however, the club steeped in tradition is back in the top flight – and a true classic of the...
After a three-year hiatus, FC Schalke 04 have returned to the Bundesliga and are set to face their old rivals, FC Bayern, in a highly anticipated match. The two teams have had a remarkable rivalry, with Bayern having won all of their recent encounters. Schalke, however, have had a strong home record in the 2025/26 Bundesliga 2 campaign.
The match will see two players who have already turned 40, Manuel Neuer and Edin Džeko, face each other for the first time ever in the Bundesliga. Schalke's defense, which conceded just 31 goals in their promotion-winning season, will be tested against Bayern's formidable attack, which has racked up 11 goals in its first three matches.
Bayern, who have been unbeaten in their last 19 Saturday evening fixtures, will aim to continue their winning streak against Schalke, who can boast a club record of four standout fixtures without defeat.
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